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August 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year. Mass will be celebrated at 8am in the Main Sanctuary for those who wish to attend Mass on this important day in the church’s liturgical year.

On November 1, 1950, Pius XII defined the Assumption of Mary to be a dogma of faith: “We pronounce, declare and define it to be a divinely revealed dogma that the immaculate Mother of God, the ever Virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul to heavenly glory.” The pope proclaimed this dogma only after a broad consultation of bishops, theologians and laity. There were few dissenting voices. What the pope solemnly declared was already a common belief in the Catholic Church.

We find homilies on the Assumption going back to the sixth century. In following centuries the Eastern Churches held steadily to the doctrine, but some authors in the West were hesitant. However, by the 13th century there was universal agreement. The feast was celebrated under various names (Commemoration, Dormition, Passing, Assumption) from at least the fifth or sixth century. Today it is celebrated as a solemnity.

Scripture does not give an account of Mary’s Assumption into heaven. Nevertheless, Revelation 12 speaks of a woman who is caught up in the battle between good and evil. Many see this woman as God’s people. Since Mary best embodies the people of both Old and New Testament, her Assumption can be seen as an exemplification of the woman’s victory.

July 15, 2015 is the 125th Anniversary of the Catholic Diocese of Dallas

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a communal process of spiritual and educational formation for adults who seek to become full members of the Roman Catholic Church through a conversion of mind and heart. The process is open to all persons, regardless of religious background or philosophical persuasion, who genuinely seek, by God’s grace, to live their lives in the distinctive Catholic Christian faith.

The RCIA, (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults), is a process through which non-baptized men and women enter the Catholic Church. It includes several stages marked by study, prayer and rites at Mass. Participants in the RCIA are known as catechumens. They undergo a process of conversion as they study the Gospel, profess faith in Jesus and the Catholic Church, and receive the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and Holy Eucharist.

The RCIA process follows the ancient practice of the Church and was restored by the Second Vatican Council as the normal way adults prepare for baptism. In 1974 the Rite for Christian Initiation for Adults was formally approved for use in the United States.

Coming into full communion with the Catholic Church describes the process for entrance into the Catholic Church for men and women who are baptized Christians but not Roman Catholics. These individuals make a profession of faith, celebrate Confirmation and Eucharist, but they are not baptized again.

To prepare for this reception, the people, who are called “candidates,” usually participate in the RCIA formation program to help them understand and experience the specific teachings and practices of the Catholic Church. Candidates, however, have already been baptized and committed to Jesus Christ, and many of them have also been active members of other Christian communities.

Please contact David Fisher for an interview:

fisher_d@sbcglobal.net or at 972-754-4377

DOES YOUR CHILD NEED TO BE BAPTIZED?

Information on how to have your child be baptized at St. Elizabeth including forms can be found on our parish website, stelizabethofh.org . Parents and Godparents are required to participate in classes to help them prepare for their responsibilities in the life of the child that that will nurture with the gift of faith.

GRAHMANN CENTER TO BE CLOSED FOR REPAIRS

Except for the Gorman Room and Bathroom adjacent, the whole of the Grahmann Center will be closed for repairs to prepare for the fall schedule ! The Building will be Closed from July 13 to August 19, 2015.

What can be done to avoid or minimize a budget shortfall during the summer ?

1) Make sure if you go on vacation, keep up with your offerings!

2) Tithe for the time you were gone either before or after you get back from vacation.

3) Look into online bill pay with your local bank. You can set up St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church as a vendor using our mailing address and mail the checks directly to the church.

4 ) Finally, as we tithe regularly throughout the year and give in addition for our special offerings, we can continue to grow programs and reach outside of St. Elizabeth to influence our community for Jesus Christ.

In the next weeks ahead we will also have a presentation on the new ONLINE GIVING program that our parish is implementing.

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Little Rock Scripture Studay will resume on August 4, 2015. The new study will be centered on the Book of Exodus. Join us at 7PM in the Gorman Room of Grahamm Center. Please contact Melba at addisonmelba@Yahoo.com

Children and Teen Formation

We provide a total formation program for Catholics from Pre-4 to Adult. For information on the Children’s Program held on Sunday morning or the High School Program please call Elizabeth at x223 This office works with Vacation Bible School, Young Adults Formation and RCIA for Children and Teens which is mandatory for students over 7yrs who wish to become Catholic.

RCIA (Adult)

If you are over 18 and wish to become a Catholic, or are wanting to complete, as an adult, the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation, please call our director, David Fisher at 972-754-4377 to schedule an appointment to prepare you for classes that will begin in September. Classes are held on Wednesday Evenings at 7:30 pm.

Safe Environment Program

Gail Hudgins coordinates the Safe Environment Program for the Parish. If you are in need of help or training or completing your initial applications and reviews please contact Gail at x222

Carolyn Campos coordinates the Safe Environment Program for the School

Quinceañera

Per the policy of Bishop Farrell, these are no longer celebrated individually, but as a blessing following a Sunday Mass. Please contact Liz at x233 for further information.

Marriage

Please call the parish at least 8 months previous to the date you wish to celebrate your marriage so that the formation required by the diocese can be completed. Please note that marriage issues in the Catholic Church must all be completed before the Sacrament can be celebrated in a Catholic Church. Please call Liz at x233 for more information.

Anointing of the Sick and Homebound Ministry

The Sacrament is celebrated communally on the second Saturday at 8:00 am in the Chapel and privately by arrangement with the rectory. For extended needs for communion at home, please call Cliff at x226 for further information.

Funerals

Before making any arrangements, please plan for the Funeral Liturgy by contacting Cliff at x226.

St. Elizabeth Outreach Ministry:

Cross Family Center:

St. Vincent de Paul Society

Call 469-418-0871 or email them at sevdp@gmail.com

Emergency Number for Illness or Death: Pager 972-558-8022

Intentions for the Universal Prayer of the Church and Parish Prayer List:

Please call Bertha at x221, Prayers are announced at the Sunday Eucharist the week they are requested and then carried for another week on the sheet in the chapel unless a long-term listing on the sick list is requested by the parishioner. We no longer list the names of the sick in the bulletin.

General Information for a Mass, Building Rental or Room Usage: Please speak with Bertha at x221

Business Office and Tithing Questions including Credit Card Drafts or Prepays: Please speak with Gail in the Business Office at x222

Baptism: Parents are to call Cliff at x226 to schedule an appointment to arrange for the Baptismal class. Both parents and godparents are required to take the class. These classes are held in our parish on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 3:00 PM in St. Francis Hall. Upon completion, a certificate is issued which remains valid for a three year period. After the class is completed, then a baptismal time will be scheduled

Survey: Many Catholics want divorced, remarried Catholics to get Communion: Former Auxiliary Bishop of Dallas talks about recent survey completed by his new diocese of El Paso for the Pope and upcoming Family Synod

When did all this change? I must have missed the memo. Somewhere along the way, we went from neckties to tank tops, and from fasting to fast food. And it’s getting worse.

I recently had to tell a couple that no, they could not have their Chihuahua in a tuxedo as part of their wedding party. An auxiliary bishop in Indianapolis recently complained about people who tweet during funerals.

This morning, Pope Francis formally announced Father Robert Barron’s appointment as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

Bishop-Elect Barron is the founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, host of the award-winning CATHOLICISM film series, and since 2012 has served as the Rector/President of the University of Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary outside of Chicago, IL.

His website, WordOnFire.org, reaches millions of people each year. His regular YouTube videos have been viewed over 13 million times. Next to Pope Francis, he is the most-followed Catholic leader on social media.

Bishop-Elect Barron’s statement is below:

It was with enormous surprise that I received word of my appointment as auxiliary bishop of Los Angeles, but it is with a humble and joyful heart that I accept it. The Church of Los Angeles – the most populous in the United States-is energetic, diverse, and creative. Over the years, I’ve visited many times, including multiple trips to the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress in Anaheim; most recently, I was in the Archdiocese for a lecture at Thomas Aquinas College. So though I can’t claim to know it well, I have been able to taste and see some of its richness.

The late Francis Cardinal George – the spiritual grandfather of Word on Fire – was a mentor and friend to me. The mission closest to his heart was the evangelization of the culture, bringing Christ to the arenas of media, politics, law, education, the arts, etc. I can’t think of a more exciting field for this sort of work than Los Angeles, which is certainly one of the great cultural centers of our time.

Many might be wondering what this means for the important work of Word on Fire. The short answer is that it will certainly continue! Through the ministrations of Fr. Steve Grunow and his extremely gifted staff, we will keep bringing you my regular articles, sermons, videos, and media resources.

We have so many new projects in the works, including our new film and study program on God and atheism, titled The Mystery of God, and our beautiful new documentary seriesCATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players. Those projects will continue as planned with more to come in the future.

I am grateful to all of you who follow and support Word on Fire, using our content to form yourselves and share the Catholic Faith. I thank God each and every day for you.

It is a blessing for me to work with you to introduce people to Jesus Christ and invite them to share all the gifts he wants his people to enjoy.

Please pray for me as I begin this new adventure under the Lord’s providence.

“Francis is the Only Convincing Voice That Says Things As They Are”

Archbishop Georg Gänswein Speaks on the Challenges of the Church Today

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